Nico

Andreas Marquardt is a German figure whose life story is quite compelling, although not widely known for traditional acting or directing in cinema. Born in 1946, he became infamous as a former pimp and martial arts coach. His life took a significant turn when he was imprisoned. Marquardt’s experiences became the subject of the autobiographical book "Härte" ("Hardness"), co-written with Klaus Starosczyk. This book was later adapted into a film of the same name, directed by Rosa von Praunheim and released in 2015. The movie "Härte" received critical acclaim and was recognized at several film festivals, highlighting Marquardt's turbulent and transformative life journey rather than his accomplishments in cinema directly.